Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 7, 2013

Of course, there are some tasks that you should leave for the spring. This also helps keep my grocery spending down, as I am using up ingredients that I already have instead of going to buy new ones. There is something about the thought of being organized and starting a season off on the right (clean) foot that is satisfying.

Cleaning 221

Cleaning Appliances Donation Organic 221

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

2 – Reduce your grocery spending without sacrificing quality. Do you know how much you spend on groceries each month? Groceries is the easiest budget category to overspend. It’s also very easy to reduce your grocery spending just by planning your meals. Cancel unused subscriptions.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

My absolute favorite cash-back grocery app is Ibotta, and I earn cash back on almost every grocery trip. From my complete review and strategy, read Ibotta Review: How I Earn Cash Back on Groceries. I average about $5 in coupons on a typical trip to the grocery store. Compare Store Brands vs. National Brands.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

To achieve those goals I need to review our spending to see where I can make some cuts. If there is one budget category that can quickly get out of control for me, it is GROCERIES. If I don’t plan our meals and my shopping list, I spend too much money and make too many extra stops to the grocery store during the week.

Meals 186

Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

I discovered the term, Zero-Based Budget, when my husband and I took Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University home course many years ago. For example, if your paychecks net to $3000 a month, then you plan the spending for $3000, and not a single dollar over or under. The grocery category is the easiest one to reduce.

Budgeting 133

Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

I earn cash back from almost every grocery trip and often, I can stack the app rebate with a manufacturers and/or store coupon. My absolute favorite cash back grocery app is Ibotta. From my complete review and strategy, read: Earn Cash Back from these 4 Simple Grocery Apps. Look for grocery clearance.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113